For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 19 students in Coles County, IL.
100% of private high schools in Coles County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private High Schools in Coles County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Heights Academy
(Christian)
7704 Deerpath Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Coles County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
2000 Richmond Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0431
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0431
Gr: PK-5 | 75 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Coles County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
19 Students
89,879 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3 Teachers
7,553 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
11%
# Black Students
n/a
9,671 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
3 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
16%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
105 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
16 Students
12,146 Students
% of Others Students
84%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private high schools are located in Coles County, IL?
1 private high schools are located in Coles County, IL.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Coles County?
100% of private high schools in Coles County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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